Finding the Third Proportional to 150,614 and 324,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,614 and 324,552 is: 699,363.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,614 : 324,552 = 324,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,614/324,552 = 324,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,614x = 324,552 × 324,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,614x = 105,334,000,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,334,000,704/150,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,363.94
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